The Last Watchdog

MAY 5, 2022

Let’s walk through some practical steps organizations can take today, implementing zero trust and remote access strategies to help reduce ransomware risks: •Obvious, but difficult – get end users to stop clicking unknown links and visiting random websites that they know little about, an educational challenge. Food for thought, eh!

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

The group has been observed leaking stolen data, potentially putting individuals and businesses at risk. Security is a financial risk, especially if these vendors have access to your environment or if sensitive information (like PII) is shared." The third-party vendor breached in the attack was not identified.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 17, 2025

Since its emergence in 2021, Medusa has targeted over 300 victims across various critical infrastructure sectors, including medical, education, legal, insurance, technology, and manufacturing. Maintain offline backups: Store critical data backups offline to ensure recovery in case of an attack, preventing data loss and reducing downtime.

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Tripwire’s tips for all organizations on avoiding ransomware attacks include: Making secure offsite backups. Continuously educating and informing staff about the risks and methods used by cybercriminals to launch attacks and steal data. Encrypting sensitive data wherever possible. ” . ”

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Security Affairs

APRIL 8, 2023

US CISA has added Veritas Backup Exec flaws, which were exploited in ransomware attacks, to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. Unlike other ALPHV affiliates, UNC4466 doesn’t rely on stolen credentials for initial access to victim environments.

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Jane Frankland

OCTOBER 25, 2024

As ITDMs, CISOs and cyber risk owners this is our dream scenario, and he got me thinking. It’s a subtle shift in focus, and requires a fundamental change in how we, as ITDMs, CISOs and cyber risk owners view and action resilience—not as a one-time project, but as an ongoing programme that provides strategic advantage.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 9, 2019

And that posed risks based on what we did say publicly while the ransom negotiations were going on. Asked whether the company had backups of customer data and — if so — why iNSYNQ decided not to restore from those, Luchansky said there were backups but that some of those were also infected.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Make it clear that mixing work and pleasure on the same device comes with security risks. Make sure you have backups that are as recent as possible and that are easy to deploy. Pay special attention to devices that are used to work from home (WFH) or included in a BYOD program.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Implementing Security Measures Taking proactive steps can significantly reduce your risk of falling victim to ClickFix attacks: Use updated security software: Ensure your antivirus and anti-malware programs are up-to-date. Legitimate companies rarely ask users to run scripts or share sensitive information via email.

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 14, 2023

But Markus said juice jacking is still a risk because it is far easier and cheaper these days for would-be attackers to source and build the necessary equipment. I think the risk is possibly higher now than it was a decade ago, because a much larger population of people can now pull this off easily.”

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

The risks are real, and the impact of cybersecurity events continues to grow. A cyber catastrophe may seem inevitable, but there are basic practices and actionable steps any healthcare organization can take to begin reducing the clear and present risk of being impacted by a cybersecurity event. Educate employees.

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IT Security Guru

MAY 20, 2024

Here are some tips for creating an effective security policy: Assess security needs: Evaluate your current security landscape and identify potential risks. Educate and Train Employees Regular training sessions on cybersecurity are crucial for keeping your organisation safe. By staying current, you protect your data.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 17, 2018

G Suite for Education backup and security should be taken seriously as GSFE (formerly known as Google Apps for Education) puts creative, nimble, and flexible learning at the center of the educational experience. The global higher education system has expanded over the last 15 years in traditional and new markets.

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 3, 2018

When it comes to the education sector, reliable software is a key factor to ongoing success. With modern platforms and applications such as G Suite for Education (formerly known as Google Apps for Education or GAFE), students and teachers alike can benefit from the scalability and reliability it offers.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Nonprofits are equally at risk, and often lack cybersecurity measures. Given the risk involved, small businesses and nonprofits must consider prioritizing cybersecurity policies and practices to stay protected, retain customers, and remain successful. Stay educated. The average cost of a cybersecurity breach was $4.45

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Webroot

MARCH 3, 2025

During this time, many government agencies and consumer protection organizations come together to help educate consumers on how to keep their personal and financial information secure. The growing risks to your data During the third quarter of 2024, data breaches exposed more than 422 million records worldwide.

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IT Security Guru

JULY 4, 2023

Educational institutions own many sensitive data, such as personnel and financial information, as well as intellectual property. Lack of Cybersecurity Awareness Cybercriminals frequently target schools because of a lack of cybersecurity understanding among educational institutions.

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Centraleyes

MARCH 10, 2025

Privacy: Focuses on safeguarding personally identifiable information (PII) Each category addresses specific risks and priorities, allowing organizations to tailor their SOC 2 audit to their business needs. Adaptive MFA, which adjusts authentication requirements based on risk factors like location or device, adds an extra layer of protection.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 31, 2023

The informative and educational series has already looked at topics such as AI and whether ChatGPT could conduct a cyberattack, discussions around Hornetsecurity’s recent compliance survey, as well as a conversation with Microsoft Certified Trainer on how secure Microsoft 365 actually is.

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BH Consulting

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

It might cover protecting their IT systems, their business operations, or educating their staff. As the launch information notes, companies are using digital tools more than ever – but this exposes them to more risk. Who can apply for the Cyber Security Review Grant? The funds are handed out on a first-come first-served basis.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Analyze logs on a regular basis to discover unusual behaviors, potential risks, and places for improvement. By offering insights into previous traffic, this technique improves threat detection, troubleshooting, and overall security by enabling for educated decision-making and proactive optimization of firewall configurations.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 13, 2022

Compliance: If the DLP service is being used to help enable regulatory compliance, be aware of integration with GRC (governance, risk, and compliance) tools. Digital Guardian supports both a use case-based approach (known data types or user groups) or a data risk discovery approach (identifying unknown use cases). 8 Top DLP Solutions.

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Webroot

AUGUST 27, 2021

“ The immediate physical and business risks posed by ransomware are compounded by the broader societal impact of the billions of dollars steered into criminal enterprises, funds that may be used for the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, human trafficking, and other virulent global criminal activity.

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Joseph Steinberg

JANUARY 18, 2024

Mitigating Financial Risks Cybersecurity is an integral part of risk management for businesses. Investing in a proper cybersecurity program is a proactive strategy to mitigate these financial risks; while cybersecurity technologies might play a major role in such a program, cybersecurity insurance might serve as role as well.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

The training aims to educate employees on phishing attempts that steal personal data such as credit card and email login details. Organize online company training to educate your team to enable them to apply the necessary protection tools. Encryption and data backup. Invest in cybersecurity insurance. Secure your hardware.

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IT Security Guru

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

That unified strategy shall include the following: Continuous Education and Training: No matter how robust your technical defences are, human is the most critical cybersecurity factor, as it involves mental processes, perception, reluctance, ignorance, and mood swings.

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Webroot

MAY 6, 2024

For businesses, this means implementing a comprehensive incident response plan that includes secure, immutable backups and regular testing to ensure rapid recovery in the event of an attack. Educate yourself on common phishing tactics and train employees to recognize fraudulent emails.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 6, 2021

But, the issues around cybersecurity are here to stay, and the gas pedal must not be eased – especially with the increased risks associated with continued remote working. The Risk Grows Despite lockdown restrictions easing, cybersecurity risks remain and are likely to grow as COVID-19 changes the working landscape.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 20, 2021

That level of security would help maintain the benefits of remote monitoring and tracking without introducing more risks. Distracted workers are particularly vulnerable to social engineering attacks, but thorough training can mitigate these risks. Train Employees. Create an Incident Response Plan.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 31, 2021

Today is World Backup Day. This date was created to remind people of the importance of having backups set up for everything that matters. Why are website backups important? . Continue reading The Importance of Website Backups at Sucuri Blog.

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Joseph Steinberg

JANUARY 18, 2024

Mitigating Financial Risks Cybersecurity is an integral part of risk management for businesses. Investing in a proper cybersecurity program is a proactive strategy to mitigate these financial risks; while cybersecurity technologies might play a major role in such a program, cybersecurity insurance might serve as role as well.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 24, 2022

The education sector is increasingly vulnerable to simple and sophisticated cyber threats, and higher learning is especially vulnerable. Here are a few prime examples of cyber-attacks in the education sector. One report from Sophos shows the full spectrum of what’s happening in the education sector’s cybersecurity systems.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 24, 2021

As the entire event was held with a 5G network backup, most of the communication and digital efforts during the entire event could be held in peace by mitigating the cyber risks on time. As the invested amount could build over 1200 schools and can buy 38 Jumbo Jets of Boeing-747, make.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 27, 2023

Here are a few potential risks: 1. Data Loss: Ransomware can encrypt your valuable data, making it inaccessible until you pay the ransom. If you don’t have a backup, you may lose important files, personal photos, or sensitive documents forever. Education is a powerful tool in preventing ransomware attacks.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Related: Adopting an assume-breach mindset With that in mind, Last Watchdog invited the cybersecurity experts we’ve worked with this past year for their perspectives on two questions that all company leaders should have top of mind: •What should be my biggest takeaway from 2023, with respect to mitigating cyber risks at my organization?

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IT Security Guru

AUGUST 19, 2024

Cybercriminals often encrypt live data and demand ransom for access, corrupting backups and turning off security software. No Regular Data Backups Not having regular, secure backups of critical data is a major oversight. Malefactors exploit known vulnerabilities in outdated systems to deploy ransomware.

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